City of Derry Airport has announced an increase in frequency on its Manchester route, with Ryanair adding a fourth weekly rotation for the summer season.

From Monday 23 March, services between City of Derry and Manchester will operate four times per week under flight numbers  RUK8490/8491. The schedule will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and will remain in place throughout the summer season until 23 October.

The route is operated by a Manchester-based Ryanair UK Boeing 737-800.

Image Credit: City of Derry Airport

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